Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

A self-navigation trail race in Thaxted on 24 June 2026 of about 6 miles, using a written route with no markings or GPX. Race HQ is at the Farmhouse Inn and entries include a pub voucher.

Three consecutive days of racing at Colworth Club add up to a full marathon through a 5 mile run, an 8.1 mile trail race and a half marathon. On site facilities include parking, refreshments and free camping with booking.

A relaxed 5 km trail run through Wyken Vineyards and surrounding countryside, followed by wood-fired flatbreads, locally roasted coffee and music in the vineyard courtyard. Limited spaces and free overflow parking with marshalls on site.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering distances from 5k to ultra with lap formats, on-site parking, a lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. The event is cupless so participants need a cup or bottle.

A 24-hour charity running event at Cherry Orchard Country Park where solo runners or teams of up to 12 complete as many laps as possible on an 8 km route, with camping on site and funds supporting homelessness work in Essex.

A June 28th trail event at 3 Brewers Brewery in Hertfordshire offering 5 km and 10 km multi terrain laps, mostly off road, with a medal, pint cup and free drink for finishers plus live jazz and charity fundraising.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A 5 km off road run and walk at Therfield Heath in Royston on 28 June 2026, held over two laps to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. Entry is limited and fees are listed for adults and children.

A 5.3 miles off-road trail race around Ashridge Woods on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with National Trust permission. Water and finish refreshments are provided and entry fees differ for affiliated and non affiliated runne..

A guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 28 June 2026, led at a conversational pace with groups set by ability; entry costs £12.50 and parking is charged at £4.

A self-navigation trail event near Maldon on 28 June 2026 offering 10K and 5K routes through private fisheries grounds, with entry fees that include a cafe voucher and all profits donated to Caroline Coastal FM and Farleigh Hospice.

Guided trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest combine running with facts about the woodland and trail running tips. Routes include 10 km and 16 km options and entry fees range from £12.50 to £17.50.

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A guided 10 km trail run from Taverham along parts of the Mariotts Way through fields and woodland, led at a conversational pace with ability-based groups and a qualified run leader.

A volunteer-run running event in Willingham, Cambridgeshire with chip timing on flat country roads, footpaths and bridleways. Distances include 10 km and 6.5 km and children's races follow the main events.

The The Bishop's Stortford Mitre 10k will take place in Much Hadham on Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A riverside running event on Sunday 5 July 2026 offering 10 mile, 10k and children's races between Hertford and Ware, with proceeds donated to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and T-shirts and medals for adult finishers.

A 5k obstacle course at Fairlands Valley Park where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide through muddy challenges while fundraising for Cancer Research UK. The mixed grass and paved course includes staggered wave starts and..

Oaks Trail at Rivenhall Oaks golf centre on 05 Jul 2026 offers two unmarked routes of about 6.5 or 3.5 miles, with entry fees split by England Athletics affiliation and proceeds donated to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust.

Community social trail run in Epping Forest organised by Muslim Runners at the Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford. Pace groups cover runs of 6.5 km and 3 km and a 30 minute walking group, with bag drop and coffee afterwards.